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radiator fan motor

Posted: 21 Jun 2009, 16:44
by halfahippy
hi my radiator fan motor on my 1.6td type 25 makes a hell of a noise when it kicks in does any one no where i can get a new one or get mine repaired? thanks

Re: radiator fan motor

Posted: 21 Jun 2009, 17:37
by horns
Mine was doing this - it turned out to be catching on the plastic surround. I dropped the spare wheel out and tugged on the bottom of the surround until it stopped. I think the spare wheel had pushed the surround up in the first place.

Re: radiator fan motor

Posted: 21 Jun 2009, 18:35
by halfahippy
hi thanks for yr reply iv checked that and all is clear from any obstructions i think its just worn or the bearing is making the noise but im not sure on that tho?
horns wrote:Mine was doing this - it turned out to be catching on the plastic surround. I dropped the spare wheel out and tugged on the bottom of the surround until it stopped. I think the spare wheel had pushed the surround up in the first place.